Author

Date of Issue

2015-10-30

School

School of Materials Science and EngineeringSchool of Biological Sciences

Research Centre

Centre for Biomimetic Sensor Science

Version

Published version

Abstract

We have developed pH- and magnetic-responsive hydrogels that are stabilized by both covalent bonding and catechol/Fe3+ ligands. The viscoelastic properties of the gels are regulated by the complexation valence and can be used to tune drug release profiles. The stable incorporation of magnetic nanoparticles further expands control over the mechanical response and drug release, in addition to providing magnetic stimuli-responsivity to the gels.

Subject

Drug release

Type

Journal Article

Series/Journal Title

Chemical Communications

Rights

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